‘Performances/Events/Charities’ Articles

If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, but don’t want to have to take the family too far away, than you might want to consider adding the 26th anniversary of the Stoweflake Hot-Air Balloon Festival on July 6-8, 2012 to your calendar. The event will take place at Stoweflake Mountain Resort [Continue]

Circle Line is kicking off a series of kid-friendly cruises starting this Saturday, May 19, 2012 and followed by every first Saturday of the month throughout the summer. The Kids Cruise Series Saturday dates include June 2nd, July 7th and August 4th. Boarding for the Kids Cruise will begin at 9:30am, sailing from 10:00-11:15am. Pricing [Continue]

The following is a project announcement and fundraiser from Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC that I felt important to share with so many of you in the hopes that you will get involved: In advance of Mother’s Day, Mount Sinai staff and patients, including new moms and moms-to-be, assembled donated supplies such as beanies, blankets, [Continue]

Partners in Preservation (PiP) has announced that, together with American Express and The National Trust for Historic Preservation, they are launching a community-based initiative to raise awareness of the importance of historic places. The campaign kicked off with the announcement of the 40 chosen sites from all 5 boroughs that are competing for [Continue]

I recently made my way over to Hershey’s Chocolate World in Times Square to celebrate 10 years of sweetness. Right from the moment I entered the store, I could tell that changes had been made, beginning with the overall look of the place. The displays seemed bigger, more fun, and interactive. Diane Bondareff/AP Images for [Continue]

The Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair will take place this year on April 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day will take place on April 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This year’s Street Fair will feature dancers, stilt walkers, Broadway performances, arts and crafts, face painters, puppet shows, music, games and much more. [Continue]

Not too long ago I was walking through the morning crowds of the NYC subway, walking against the tide. This realization wasn’t overlooked by me because in comparison to those walking past me, with focused determination of having somewhere to be, I on the other hand had no real place to go. The sudden memories [Continue]

I am so excited! One of my favorite celebrations in NYC is returning this April! Scotland Week is the annual celebration of all things Scottish. It will kick-off with the 9th annual Scotland Run (10K) on Saturday, April 7 in Central Park, which in itself is a festival in full force! Participants will enjoy organic [Continue]

I’ve blogged about the Scholastic Store so many times now that it’s not secret I love that place. But it’s been a bit since, and I just wanted to put a little reminder out there to everyone looking for fun, free events for their little ones and family in the city that the Scholastic Store [Continue]

Recently we featured some of the beautiful properties of Destination Hotels and Resort Properties available to travelers. We highlighted a couple of chefs and showcased their commitment to quality food. However, did you know they don’t just cater to the adult traveler. Destination Hotels and Resorts is equally committed to children’s [Continue]